Tag: Creative

Creativity The ancient Greeks believed creativity came from the gods, even inventing the concept of the muse, a goddess who enters an artist’s life and sparks heights of creativity the likes of which the artist has never before seen. Many a blocked writer, painter, musician, filmmaker, and ...

It’s highly inventive. You’re making something new that didn’t exist before. Finding novel ways to solve problems. Recombining existing tools in new permutations. Often, I hear developers talk about code as if it’s only logical. They believe the profession is about being f...

I haven’t written anything for today yet. I went to bed way too late last night. Reminder to stop going to bed after midnight. Ruins my day and my mood. Schedule : Write Sunday’s article Write the week’s content for peace of mind Do some sport Get some fresh air Walk ...

Art may not be the first solution that comes to mind when considering ways to enhance workplace productivity. But various studies have demonstrated the positive impact of art on employee engagement and performance. Consequently, numerous businesses have begun to incorporate art into their ...

Ask anyone about their hobbies and 9 times out of 10, you’ll hear: “I love to travel.” Travel is a global pastime and in the past decade, the travel industry has undergone a radical transformation, as repetitive tasks previously performed by humans — like searching, bookin...

I write about creative productivity. Yet this month, I’ve been miserably unproductive. For everything I attempted to create, I found 1 million reasons why it sucked. And by extension, why I sucked too. But I am a creator, so I have to keep going. I’m not the only one experiencin...

Many of us grew up in religions or cultures that call the Supreme Source, Divine Creative Essence by the word, God. But is God really God’s name? Does God even have a name? The actual word God came into Old English from Germanic roots. According to Rabbi Marcia Prager, the...

Claude Monet had a worn, soft-cushioned sofa to sit on to survey his wide waterlily canvases from afar. Francis Bacon worked in a savage sort of mess, with discarded paint tubes tossed into foot-high pyramids. Frida Kahlo painted in more orderly terms, with clean white-washed walls and rows of po...

Iwoke up this morning to a peculiar story. It is a story by Russian fiction writer Nikolai Gogol. I won’t reveal the name of the story — yet — as it would take the amusement away. A title can be so telling, like our name revealing our origin, a reason why I prefer to walk around...

Art may not be the first solution that comes to mind when considering ways to enhance workplace productivity. But various studies have demonstrated the positive impact of art on employee engagement and performance. Consequently, numerous businesses have begun to incorporate art into their ...

Art and technology have a long and intricate history, with each pushing the boundaries of the other to create something extraordinary. In this comprehensive blog article, we’ll delve into the lives and contributions of five pioneering figures in the world of generative AI art: Harold Cohen, Wi...

Python, known for its versatility in web development, data science, and automation, is also a secret muse for artists and creatives. In this article, we’ll explore how Python is transforming the world of digital art and creative expression, unlocking new dimensions of imagination. Genera...

I’ll be honest, I’m hooked on Midjourney. Addicted, maybe. I’ve generated roughly 122,000 images over the last year, and my excitement hasn’t dimmed a bit since the day I started. It’s that thrilling rush that inspires me to share my experiences and discoveries with you...

As I write this post, my debut picture book, Raaga’s Song, A Diwali Story, released today and I am alone with my one year old as his papa travels for business. It is overwhelming. In between performing work tasks and feeding/changing/playing with the (very active) baby, I am stretched inc...

It feels like it’s been ages since I last wrote on this medium, perhaps due to laziness or my hectic work schedule. If you are the first time visitor to this blog, let me introduce myself. I’m Hidayatullah, commonly known as Bang Ayat, and I primarily work as a comic illustrator. I re...

Be Careful as you pass, move along, move along Come inside, the show’s about to start Guaranteed to blow your head apart Rest assured you’ll get your money’s worth Greatest show Heaven, Hell or Earth Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 2, Lyrics by Greg Lake, Keith Emerson ...

The shadows creep in slowly. Like the gloaming taking over as the sun sinks below the horizon, darkness seeps into the mind. That fading light, once brilliant and warm, dims to a cold twilight before being snuffed out completely by the endless night. This is how the Master of Horror might begin d...

Some may call it graffiti just because it is on the walls but look much deeper the next time you see street art. You don’t have to look far when you are in a city to find art all around you. Street artists serve a purpose in displaying their talents, one being that they can bring the commun...

Between the MBP team, we’ve tried and tested a whole lot of ways to keep learning while staying in and working from home. With the help of our MBPeep, Katy, we have put together our favourite learning outlets while keeping our creativity intact. BOOKS Reading is always food f...

Creativity in the arts, sciences, design and business used to be perceived mostly as a personal achievement. In fact, the narrative of the ‘lone genius’ has inspired humankind since the earliest narratives of mythology. However, in this world of fuzzy logic and messy challenges, the m...

So we’re deep into lockdown now. I actually can’t remember when the lockdown started. Is it 1 month, 2 months now? Chances are by now you have probably picked up a hobby. If you have then you probably should consider the following tips to make the most of your creativity! Find the...

Introduction: Welcome to the vibrant world of advertising, where creativity meets impact! In the bustling streets of New York City, standing out from the crowd requires a touch of genius. That’s where a Creative Ad Agency NYC like Adzze comes into play, reshaping the landscape...

In the dynamic and fast-paced landscape of New York City, where every brand vies for attention, choosing the right creative ad agency is paramount. As businesses seek innovative ways to connect with their audience, the role of a Creative Ad Agency in NYC becomes central to shaping a brand&...

In the dynamic and fast-paced landscape of New York City, where every brand vies for attention, choosing the right creative ad agency is paramount. As businesses seek innovative ways to connect with their audience, the role of a Creative Ad Agency in NYC becomes central to shaping a br...

The first APIA Creative Spotlight is dedicated to the Playground Art Crew. The PAC is a business based in Hawaii with a mission to inspire creativity in students through providing art supplies and lessons. Playground Art Crew was founded by Jeff Kaneta in 2016. It was aimed to give back to t...

1. Creativity is a Talent You’re Born With Reality: While some people may have more natural creative tendencies, creativity is a skill that can be developed over time through practice. Believing it’s innate can discourage people from trying. But even people who don’t consid...

In this Medium Story, we’ll explore a creative technology case study that documents the journey of a creative technologist who traveled thousands of kilometers to capture and restore damaged artifacts and artworks using AI. Discover the potential of AI in preserving and revitalizing cultural t...

The integration of generative AI into the fashion design process signals a new era where the bounds of creativity are significantly expanded, and the efficiency of production is immensely enhanced. This transformation is not merely about the adoption of new tools but represents a profound shift in t...

So I love to obsessively think about and analyze style. Shocker! And somehow through the wonderful world of IG, I entered the orbit of one Rose Li, aka @thecreativeclassicist, who understands this and so much more. Lucky, lucky me. She was passing through Miami and we made a coffee date for ...

I’ve partnered with Alive shoes to bring something new and innovative to the market. Not only as a form of self-expression but also as a way to spread a message, with a unique spin to it. It’s not just your cliche I’m gonna step into a new venture, and plaster a false message behin...

So I love to obsessively think about and analyze style. Shocker! And somehow through the wonderful world of IG, I entered the orbit of one Rose Li, aka @thecreativeclassicist, who understands this and so much more. Lucky, lucky me. She was passing through Miami and we made a coffee date for ...